Leishmania braziliensis prostaglandin F2α synthase impacts host infection
Abstract Background Prostaglandins (PG) are lipid mediators derived from arachidonic acid metabolism. They are involved in cellular processes such as inflammation and tissue homeostasis. PG production is not restricted to multicellular organisms. Trypanosomatids also synthesize several metabolites o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3883-z |